The Association: Episode 5 Preview (VIDEO)

Five episodes into The Association, and things are really heating up in Brooklyn as Spike Lee, Rosie Perez and Fabolous talk about the Nets and their long-awaited match-up against the Knicks. But that’s the tip of the iceberg. Here’s what else you can expect in tonight’s show, which premieres at 6:30 p.m. EST on NBA TV:

• The Nets in Sacramento, where MarShon Brooks is still dealing with rookie duties on the road.• Brooks, Andray Blatche and Tyshawn Taylor talk about the growing identity of the Nets’ bench as they spend an off day in Los Angeles. • The Nets try to put the hype of Mike D’Antoni’s first game aside as they face the Lakers.• Upon returning home, anticipation builds toward their match-up with the Knicks, which was postponed because of Hurricane Sandy. • Brooklynites Spike Lee, Rosie Perez and Albert King talk about choosing sides between the Nets and Knicks, now that there’s a team in Brooklyn.• An all-access pass to the Playoff intensity at Barclays Center when the Nets and Knicks finally take the floor.